KR20240021045A - Electronic device and method for display screeen through plurality of displays - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure, a foldable first display including a first display area and a second display area, and a third display area. comprising a second display, a first camera, at least one sensor, and a processor in the first housing, wherein the processor, in an unfolded state where the first direction corresponds to the second direction, 1 Displaying a preview image acquired using a camera through the second display, receiving a first user input while the preview image is displayed through the second display, and displaying the preview image to the first display It is set to display through .

Description

Electronic device and method for displaying a screen through a plurality of displays {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY SCREEEN THROUGH PLURALITY OF DISPLAYS}

The descriptions below relate to an electronic device and method for displaying a screen through a plurality of displays.

With the development of technology, electronic devices including a plurality of displays are being developed. For example, a first display among a plurality of displays included in an electronic device may be foldable. The electronic device may use the first display to display screens divided based on the folding axis.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing to the second housing, based on a folding axis, and a folding axis according to the hinge structure. A first foldable display comprising a distinct first display area corresponding to one side of the first housing and a second display area corresponding to one side of the second housing, a second display area opposite the first display area. It may include a second display in the first housing, including three display areas, a first camera disposed on another side of the second housing opposite the second display area, at least one sensor, and a processor. . The processor may display a preview image acquired using the first camera in an unfolding state in which the first direction toward which the first display area faces corresponds to the second direction toward which the second display region faces, It may be set to display through the second display among the display and the second display. The processor may be configured to receive a first user input while the preview image is displayed on the second display. The processor may be set to display the preview image through the first display among the first display and the second display in response to the first user input.

According to one embodiment, a method of an electronic device may include, among the first display and the second display included in the electronic device, the first direction toward which the first display area of the first display faces is the second display area of the first display. In an unfolding state corresponding to a second direction, displaying a preview image obtained using a first camera of the electronic device through the second display among the first display and the second display. can do. The method may include receiving a first user input indicating a predetermined gesture while the preview image is displayed on the second display. The method may include displaying the preview image through the first display among the first display and the second display in response to the first user input.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2A shows an example of a positional relationship between a first housing and a second housing in an unfolded state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2B shows an example of positional relationships between a first housing and a second housing within a folded state of the electronic device, according to one embodiment.
3 shows an example of a plurality of states of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 6 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 7 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
8 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 10A shows an example of an operation performed by a processor, according to one embodiment.
Figure 10B shows an example of an operation performed by a processor, according to one embodiment.
Figure 11 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 12 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 13 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 14 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 2A shows an example of a top view and a bottom view of an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2B shows an example of positional relationships between a first housing and a second housing within a folded state of the electronic device, according to one embodiment.

2A and 2B, state 200 represents a top view of the electronic device 101 in an unfolded state. State 230 represents a rear view of electronic device 101 in an unfolded state.

The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220. The electronic device 101 may be folded so that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 overlap or overlap each other. The electronic device 101 may include a hinge structure for folding the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 about the folding axis 237 . For example, the folding axis 237 may mean a standard for folding the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the first display 201 of the electronic device 101 may be configured as a flexible display. The first display 201 of the electronic device 101 may be folded based on the folding axis 237. For example, the first display 201 may include a first display area 211 and a second display area 221. The second display area 221 may be adjacent to the first display area 211 along the folding axis 237 . For example, the display area of the first display 201 may be divided into a first display area 211 and a second display area 221 based on the folding axis 237.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first camera 251 and/or a second camera 252. For example, the first camera 251 may be disposed on the other side of the second housing 220, which is opposite to the second display area 221 corresponding to one side of the second housing 220. The second camera 252 may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 400 corresponding to the first display area 211 and the second display area 221. For example, the second camera 252 may be arranged to face the direction in which the first display 421 faces. For example, the second camera 252 may be disposed on one side of the second housing 220 corresponding to the second display area 221. For example, the first camera 251 and the second camera 252 may each be comprised of at least one camera.

Referring to state 230, the electronic device 101 includes a second display 202 for providing a third display area 231 facing the first display area 211 in the first housing 210. can do.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be in an unfolded state. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide an unfolded state in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are fully unfolded. In one embodiment, the unfolded state may be referred to as an unfolding state (outspread state or outspreading state).

According to one embodiment, the unfolding state may include a state in which the first direction 241 in which the first display area 211 faces corresponds to the second direction 242 in which the second display area 221 faces. . For example, the first direction 241 may be parallel to the second direction 242. For example, the first direction 241 may correspond to the second direction 242.

According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may substantially form one plane. For example, the angle 235 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may be 180 degrees.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the electronic device 101 may provide a folded state in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded. For example, electronic device 101 may be in a folded state that includes state 250 , state 270 , and state 290 . In one embodiment, the folded state may be referred to as a folded state.

According to one embodiment, the folding state including state 250, state 270, and state 290 is such that the first direction 241 toward which the first display area 211 faces is the second display area 221. ) may mean a state that is distinct from the second direction 242 facing. For example, the angle between the first direction 241 and the second direction 242 may be greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees. For example, the angle between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may be greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees.

For example, in state 250, the angle between first direction 241 and second direction 242 may be 45 degrees. In state 250, the angle 255 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may be 135 degrees.

For example, in state 270, the angle between first direction 241 and second direction 242 may be 90 degrees. In state 270, the angle 275 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may be 90 degrees.

For example, in state 290, the angle between first direction 241 and second direction 242 may be 180 degrees. In state 290, the angle 295 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 may be 0 degrees.

3 shows an example of a plurality of states of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 101 may provide a plurality of states based on the positional relationship between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a plurality of states based on the angle 301 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221. For example, the electronic device 101 may be in a plurality of states based on the angle between the first direction 241 in which the first display area 211 faces and the second direction 242 in which the second display area 221 faces. can provide them.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may identify the angle 301 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221. For example, the electronic device 101 may include a Hall sensor 310 to identify the angle 301 . The electronic device 101 may include at least one magnet. The Hall sensor 310 included in the electronic device 101 may acquire data about the magnetic field generated by at least one magnet. The electronic device 101 may identify the angle 301 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 based on data about the magnetic field obtained using the Hall sensor 310. .

According to one embodiment, the Hall sensor 310 may be disposed within the second housing 220. The first magnet 311 may be disposed within the second housing 220. The second magnet 312 may be disposed in the first housing 210 at a position corresponding to the position of the first magnet 311. For example, the first magnet 311 may be disposed along one of the edges of the second housing 220. The second magnet 312 may be disposed along one of the edges of the first housing 210 at a position corresponding to the position of the first magnet 311. For example, the first magnet 311 may be disposed within one of the corner areas of the second housing 220. The second magnet 312 may be arranged within one of the corner areas of the first housing 210 to correspond to the position of the first magnet 311. Figure 3 shows an example in which the Hall sensor 310, the first magnet 311, and the second magnet 312 are arranged within the electronic device 101, but the arrangement is not limited thereto. The Hall sensor 310, the first magnet 311, and the second magnet 312 are positioned at an angle 301 (or a first direction 241) between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221. and the angle between the second direction 242).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a plurality of states based on the positional relationship between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a plurality of states based on the angle 301 between the first display area 211 and the second display area 221. For example, the electronic device 101 may display a plurality of devices based on the angle between the first direction 241 toward which the first display area 211 faces and the second direction 242 toward which the second display area 221 faces. States can be provided.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a plurality of states including first to third states based on the positional relationship between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. .

For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a first state in which the first direction 241 in which the first display area 211 faces and the second direction 242 in which the second display area 221 faces are opposite. You can. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a second state in which the second direction 242 corresponds to the first direction 241. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide the first display area 211. ) may provide a third state in which the angle 301 between the first direction 241 toward which the display area 221 faces and the second direction 242 toward which the second display area 221 faces is within a reference range.

For example, the electronic device 101 in the first state may operate with the first display 201 fully folded. The electronic device 101 in the first state may provide a screen using the third display area 231 of the second display 202. Hereinafter, the first state may be referred to as a folding state.

For example, the electronic device 101 in the second state may provide a screen in which the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 of the first display 201 are not distinguished. Hereinafter, the second state may be referred to as the unfolding state.

For example, the electronic device 101 in the third state may provide a screen in which the first display area 211 and the second display area 221 of the first display 201 are separated.

According to one embodiment, in the first state, the electronic device 101 may display a preview image through the third display area 231 of the second display 202 using the first camera 251. In the first state, while the preview image is displayed through the third display area 231, the electronic device 101 may not be able to display the preview image using the first display 201.

For example, the processor of the electronic device sets the main display to the second display 202 based on the execution of a framework (eg, user interface framework (UI)) and then displays the second display 202. You can display a preview image using . In order to display the preview image on the first display 201, the first display must be set as the main display. For example, when the state of the electronic device changes from the unfolded state back to the folded state, the main display may be set as the first display 201. For example, when the mode of the electronic device 101 is changed from standby mode to operating mode, the main display may be set as the first display 201.

In the following specification, an embodiment for displaying a preview image using the first display 201 while the preview image is displayed through the second display 202 in the first state may be described.

Figure 4 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 400 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 . For example, electronic device 400 may correspond to electronic device 101 shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, or 3.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a processor 410, a first display 421, a second display 422, a sensor 430, a first camera 441, and/or a second camera ( 442) may be included. Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a processor 410, a first display 421, a second display 422, a sensor 430, a first camera 441, and a second camera 442. It can contain at least one. For example, at least some of the processor 410, the first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442 depending on the embodiment. It may be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 operates operatively with the first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442. Alternatively, it may be operably coupled with, or connected with. That the processor 410 is operatively coupled or connected to the first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442 means that the processor ( This may mean that 410) can control the first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442.

For example, the processor 410 may control the first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442. The first display 421, the second display 422, the sensor 430, the first camera 441, and the second camera 442 may be controlled by the processor 410. For example, the processor 410 may be comprised of at least one processor. Processor 410 may include at least one processor. For example, processor 410 may correspond to processor 120 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may include hardware components for processing data based on one or more instructions. Hardware components for processing data may include, for example, an Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and/or a Central Processing Unit (CPU).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may include a first display 421. For example, the first display 421 may be a flexible display. For example, the first display 421 may be folded along a folding axis (eg, folding axis 237 in FIG. 2A). The electronic device 400 includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 3) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A to 3). It can be included. The electronic device 400 may be folded so that the first housing and the second housing overlap or overlap each other. The electronic device 400 may be folded based on the folding axis. The first display 421 may be folded along the folding axis based on the electronic device 400 being folded based on the folding axis. For example, the first display 421 may correspond to the display module 160 of FIG. 1 . For example, the first display 421 may correspond to the first display 201 of FIGS. 2A to 3 .

According to one embodiment, the first display 421 may include (or provide) a first display area and a second display area. The first display area may correspond to one side of the first housing. The second display area may correspond to one side of the second housing. The second display area may be adjacent to the first display area along the folding axis.

For example, the first housing may correspond to first housing 210 in Figures 2A, 2B, or 3. The second housing may correspond to second housing 220 in Figures 2A, 2B, or 3. For example, the first display area may correspond to the first display area 211 of FIGS. 2A to 3 . The second display area may correspond to the second display area 221 of FIGS. 2A to 3 .

For example, while the first direction in which the first display area faces is opposite to the second direction in which the second display area faces, the electronic device 400 may provide the first state. In the first state, the processor 410 may deactivate the first display 421.

For example, while the second direction in which the second display area faces corresponds to the first direction in which the first display area faces, the electronic device 400 may provide the second state. In the second state, the processor 410 may use the first display 421 to provide a screen in which the first display area and the second display area are not divided.

For example, while the angle between the first direction in which the first display area faces and the second direction in which the second display area faces is within the second reference range, the electronic device 400 maintains the third state. can be provided. In the third state, the processor 410 may use the first display 421 to provide a screen divided into a first display area and a second display area.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may include a second display 422. For example, the second display 422 may be included in a first housing (eg, first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 3). For example, the second display 422 may be arranged to face the first display 421 within the first housing. For example, the second display 422 may include a third display area. The third display area may be opposite to the first display area of the first display 421. The third display area may face the first display area of the first display 421.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may include a sensor 430. The sensor 430 can be used to obtain various information. For example, the sensor 430 may be used to obtain information about the electronic device 400. For example, sensor 430 may be comprised of at least one sensor. Sensor 430 may include at least one sensor. For example, sensor 430 may correspond to sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 .

For example, the sensor 430 may include a Hall sensor 431 (eg, Hall sensor 310 in FIG. 3). The Hall sensor 431 may be used to identify the positional relationship between the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device 400. The Hall sensor 431 may be used to identify the angle between the first display area and the second display area. The Hall sensor 431 may be used to identify the angle between the first direction in which the first display area faces and the second direction in which the second display area faces.

For example, sensor 430 may include gyro sensor 432. The gyro sensor 432 can identify (or measure or detect) the angular velocity of the electronic device 400 in three directions: x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify the posture (or orientation) of the electronic device 400 using the gyro sensor 432. The processor 410 may use the gyro sensor 432 to identify the posture of the electronic device 400 as one of the first posture and the second posture. For example, the first posture may mean a posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400. For example, the second posture may mean a posture in which the second camera 442 is facing the user of the electronic device 400.

According to one embodiment, the sensor 430 may further include a hall sensor 431 and a gyro sensor 432 as well as various sensors for obtaining information about the electronic device 400. For example, sensor 430 may include an acceleration sensor. The acceleration sensor can identify (or measure, detect) the acceleration of the electronic device 400 in three directions: x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. For example, the sensor 430 may further include a grip sensor. A grip sensor may be used to identify whether the electronic device 400 is gripped. The grip sensor may identify (or obtain) the change value of capacitance that occurs as the dielectric (or part of the user's body) approaches the electronic device 400.

Figure 5 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , in operation 510, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired through the first camera 441 through the second display 422 in the unfolding state. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired through the first camera 441 in an unfolding state in which the first direction toward which the first display area faces and the second direction toward which the second display region faces are the same, It can be displayed through the second display 422 among the first display 421 and the second display 422.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may operate in an unfolding state. The processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify the angle between the first direction in which the first display area faces and the second direction in which the second display area faces. For example, processor 410 may identify that the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 0 degrees. For example, the processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify that the first direction corresponds to the second direction. For example, the processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify that the first direction and the second direction are the same.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may acquire a preview image through the first camera 441. The processor 410 may display the preview image acquired through the first camera 441 through the second display 422. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired through the first camera 441 in a first user interface set in the third display area of the second display 422. The preview image displayed through the second display 422 may be included in the first user interface set in the third display area.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify the posture of the electronic device 400 as the first posture. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 is a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired through the first camera 441 through the second display 422 in the first posture. For example, the preview image acquired through the first camera 441 may include an object related to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 400 (eg, the user's face).

In operation 520, the processor 410 may receive a first user input. For example, the processor 410 may receive a first user input while a preview image is displayed through the second display 422 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display a visual affordance for receiving a first user input through the first display 421 while the preview image is displayed through the second display 422.

For example, the visual affordance may include information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display 422 and a visual object for receiving the first user input. Processor 410 may receive (or identify) a first user input for a visual object included within a visual affordance. The processor 410 may identify at least one touch input for the visual object as the first user input. At least one touch input for the visual object may be set to one of a swipe input, a tap input, a double tap input, a long press input, and a drag input.

For example, the visual affordance may include information for guiding input to one of the plurality of buttons of the electronic device 400. The processor 410 may identify an input to one of the plurality of buttons as the first user input.

For example, the visual affordance may change the display on which the preview image is displayed from the second display 422 to the first display 421 based on data identified through the sensor 430 (or at least one sensor). It may contain information representing . The processor 410 may receive (or identify) the first user input based on data identified through the sensor 430.

In operation 530, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the first display 421. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the first display 421 among the first display 421 and the second display 422 in response to the first user input.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may receive (or identify) a first user input according to a visual affordance displayed on the first display 421. In response to receiving (or identifying) a first user input according to the visual affordance displayed on the first display 421, the processor 410 displays the preview image on the first display 421 and the second display 422. 1 can be displayed on the display 421.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may stop displaying the visual affordance in response to the first user input. For example, the processor 410 may stop displaying the visual affordance displayed on the first display 421 and display a preview image on the first display 421 in response to the first user input.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may stop displaying the preview image in response to the first user input. The processor 410 may not display the preview image on the second display 422 in response to the first user input. The processor 410 may change the second display 422 from the activated state to the deactivated state in response to the first user input. The processor 410 may change the preview image to the basic screen on the second display 422 in response to the first user input. For example, the processor 410 provides a preview image displayed on the second display 422 as a basic screen displayed in a power saving state (e.g., a black screen or an always on display (AOD) function). screen) can be changed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may switch (or change) the display for providing the main screen from the second display 422 to the first display 421 in response to the first user input. The processor 410 may switch (or change) the display for providing the auxiliary screen from the first display 421 to the second display 422 in response to the first user input.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display a second user interface through the second display 422. For example, the second user interface may be displayed within the first display area and the second display area. The second user interface may include a preview image acquired using the first camera 441.

Depending on the embodiment, the processor 410 may change the camera for displaying the preview image from the first camera 441 to the second camera 442 based on an input for an element included in the second user interface. . The processor 410 may deactivate the first camera 441 in response to an input to the element. The processor 410 may activate the second camera 442 in response to an input for the element. The processor 410 may display another preview image acquired using the second camera 442 using the first display 421.

Figure 6 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device 400 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a device that rotatably connects the first housing 210 to the second housing 220 based on the folding axis. It may include a hinge structure (not shown), a first display 421, a second display 422, a first camera 441, and a second camera 442. For example, the first display 421 may be foldable based on the folding axis. The first display 421 may be divided into a first display area 601 and a second display area 602 based on the folding axis. The first display area 601 may correspond to one side of the first housing 210. The second display area 602 may correspond to one side of the second housing 220 .

In states 611, 612, 621, and 622, the electronic device 400 determines that the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces is the direction in which the second display area 602 faces. It may operate in an unfolding state corresponding to the second direction.

State 611 and state 612 represent examples of the operation of the electronic device 400 at a first point in time. State 611 represents a top view of the electronic device 400 at a first viewpoint. State 612 represents a rear view of electronic device 400 at a first viewpoint.

State 621 and state 622 represent examples of the operation of the electronic device 400 at a second point in time. State 621 represents a top view of the electronic device 400 at a second viewpoint. State 622 represents a rear view of electronic device 400 at a second viewpoint.

In state 611, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the second display 422. The processor 410 may display the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 in the third display area 603 of the second display 422.

According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device 400 uses the first camera 441 to photograph a part of the user's body (for example, the user's face). The electronic device 400 can be used while the preview image obtained using ) is displayed on the second display 422. For example, the posture of the electronic device 400 may be a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user. The processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 while the electronic device 400 is in the first posture. While the posture of the electronic device 400 is the first posture, the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 may include an object 634 related to a part of the user's body.

In state 612, while a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 is displayed within the third display area 603 of the second display 422, the processor 410 displays the first display 421. A visual affordance 631 may be displayed within the first display area 601 and the second display area 602. For example, the visual affordance 631 may include information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display 422 and a visual object 632 for receiving a first user input. Information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display may be displayed in area 633.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may receive (or identify) a first user input for the visual object 632. Processor 410 may receive (or identify) at least one touch input for visual object 632 . The processor 410 may identify at least one touch input for the visual object 632 as the first user input. For example, the processor 410 determines whether to switch (or change) the display on which the preview image is displayed from the second display 422 to the first display 421 based on whether the first user input is received. can be identified (or determined).

In state 621, processor 410 may stop displaying the preview image on second display 422 in response to the first user input. For example, the processor 410 may change the second display 422 from an activated state to a deactivated state in response to a first user input. For example, the processor 410 may change the preview image on the second display 422 to a basic screen (eg, a black screen) in response to the first user input.

In state 622, the processor 410 displays the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 in the first display area 601 and the second display area 602 of the first display 421. You can.

According to one embodiment, in order for the user of the electronic device 400 to photograph the external environment using the first camera 441, the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 is displayed on the first display 421. In the state shown, the electronic device 400 can be used. For example, the posture of the electronic device 400 may be a second posture in which the second camera 442 is facing the user. The processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the first display 421 while the electronic device 400 is in the second posture. While the posture of the electronic device 400 is the second posture, the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 may include objects related to the user's external environment.

For convenience of explanation, embodiments described below may be explained based on the electronic device 400 shown in FIG. 6.

Figure 7 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , operations 710 to 730 may be performed before operation 510 of FIG. 5 .

In operation 710, the processor 410 may display a preview image and an executable object through the second display 422 in the folded state. For example, the processor 410 displays a preview image and the preview image in a folded state in which the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces and the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces are opposite. An executable object used to maintain the display as the first display 421 may be displayed through the second display 422 among the first display 421 and the second display 422.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may operate in a folded state in which the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces is opposite to the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display the first user interface related to the camera application through the second display 422 in the folded state. The processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using one of the first camera 441 and the second camera 442 through the second display 422. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the second display 422.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display an executable object used to maintain the first display 421 as a display for displaying a preview image. For example, the executable object may be included in a first user interface for a camera application displayed using the second display 422. For example, the executable object may be used to maintain the second display 422 as a display for displaying a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 even in the unfolded state.

At operation 720, processor 410 may receive (or identify) a second user input for an executable object. For example, processor 410 may receive a second user input for an executable object displayed through second display 422 . For example, the processor 410 maintains the display for displaying the preview image as the second display 422 even when the state machine of the electronic device 400 is changed to the unfolded state based on the second user input. You can set it to do so.

For example, the processor 410 may maintain the second display 422 as the display for providing the main screen in response to the second user input. In response to the second user input, the processor 410 displays the second display 422 to provide the main screen, regardless of the state (e.g., folded state or unfolded state) of the electronic device 400. can be maintained. For example, the processor 410 may maintain the first display 421 as the display for providing the auxiliary screen in response to the second user input. In response to the second user input, the processor 410 displays the first display 421 to provide an auxiliary screen, regardless of the state (e.g., folded state or unfolded state) of the electronic device 400. can be maintained.

In operation 730, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state. For example, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state after receiving (or identifying) a second user input for the executable object.

For example, the processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify the angle between the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces and the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces. there is. Processor 410 may identify that the angle changes from a first angle (eg, 180 degrees) to a second angle (eg, 0 degrees). The processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify that the state of the electronic device 400 has changed from the folded state to the unfolded state.

In operation 730, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the second display 422 in the unfolding state. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the second display 422 among the first display 421 and the second display 422 in the unfolded state. For example, the processor 410 may maintain the second display 422 as the display for displaying the preview image even when the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state.

According to one embodiment, after operation 730 is performed, the processor 410 may perform operations 510 to 530 of FIG. 5 .

Depending on the embodiment, in the folded state, while the preview image and the executable object are displayed through the second display 422, the processor 410 changes the state of the electronic device 400 from the folded state to the unfolded state. can be identified. For example, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state while the second user input for the executable object is not received. Based on identifying that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor 410 converts the preview image acquired using the first camera 441, within the unfolded state, into a first It can be displayed through the first display 421 among the first display 421 and the second display 422. For example, the processor 410 changes the display for providing the main screen from the second display 422 to the first display based on identifying that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state. It can be converted (or changed) to (421). The processor 410 switches the display for providing the auxiliary screen from the first display 421 to the second display 422 based on identifying that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state. You can switch (or change).

8 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, in state 810, the electronic device 400 may operate in a folded state. For example, the processor 410 may use the Hall sensor 431 to identify that the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces and the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces are opposite. . The processor 410 may identify that the electronic device 400 is in a folded state based on identifying that the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 using the second display 422 in a folded state. The processor 410 may display the executable object 811 along with a preview image. For example, the processor 410 may display a first user interface related to a camera application. The first user interface may include a preview image and an executable object 811. For example, the executable object 811 may be used to maintain the second display 422 as a display for displaying a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 even in the unfolded state.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify whether a second user input for the executable object 811 is received.

In state 820, if a second user input for the executable object 811 is not received, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 is changed from the folded state to the unfolded state. . Based on identifying that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor 410 displays the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the first display 421. It can be displayed. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 in the first display area 601 and the second display area 602 of the first display 421. .

In state 830, when a second user input for the executable object 811 is received, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state. The processor 410 may display the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the second display 422. Even when the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor 410 operates the second display 422 as a display for displaying the preview image acquired using the first camera 441. can be maintained.

In state 840, processor 410 displays visual affordance 631 on first display 421 while a preview image acquired using first camera 441 is displayed on second display 422. It can be displayed. For example, the visual affordance 631 may include information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display 422 and a visual object 632 for receiving a first user input. Information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display may be displayed in area 633.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may receive (or identify) a first user input for the visual object 632. For example, processor 410 may receive at least one touch input for visual object 632 .

In state 850, the processor 410 may display a preview image obtained using the first camera 441 on the first display 421 in response to a first user input. The processor 410 may stop displaying the preview image on the second display 422 . For example, state 850 may correspond to state 622 in FIG. 6 .

Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, in states 911, 912, 921, and 922, the electronic device 400 determines that the first direction toward which the first display area 601 faces is the second display area. The region 602 may operate in an unfolded state corresponding to the second direction toward which it faces.

State 911 and states represent an example of the operation of the electronic device 400 at a first point in time. State 911 represents a top view of the electronic device 400 at a first viewpoint. State 912 represents a rear view of electronic device 400 at a first viewpoint.

States 921 and 922 represent examples of the operation of the electronic device 400 at a second point in time. State 921 represents a top view of the electronic device 400 at a second viewpoint. State 922 represents a rear view of electronic device 400 at a second viewpoint.

In state 911, the processor 410 may display a home screen in the third display area 603 of the second display 422. According to one embodiment, while the preview image is displayed through the second display 422, the processor 410 may receive (or identify) an input to stop displaying the preview image. The processor 410 may display the home screen through the second display 422 based on an input to stop displaying the preview image.

In state 912, while the home screen is displayed in the third display area 603 of the second display 422, the processor 410 displays the first display area 601 and the second display area 601 of the first display 421. Visual affordance 931 may be displayed within the display area 602. For example, the visual affordance 931 may include information indicating that the second display 422 is in use and a visual object 932 for receiving a first user input. For example, information indicating that the second display 422 is in use may be displayed within the area 933.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may receive (or identify) a first user input for the visual object 932. Processor 410 may receive (or identify) at least one touch input for visual object 932 . The processor 410 may identify at least one touch input for the visual object 932 as the first user input. For example, the processor 410 determines whether to switch (or change) the display on which the home screen is displayed from the second display 422 to the first display 421 based on whether the first user input is received. can be identified (or determined).

In state 921, the processor 410 may stop displaying the home screen on the second display 422 in response to the first user input. For example, the processor 410 may change the second display 422 from an activated state to a deactivated state in response to a first user input. For example, the processor 410 may change the home screen to a basic screen (eg, a black screen) on the second display 422 in response to the first user input. State 921 may correspond to state 621 in FIG. 6 .

In state 922, the processor 410 may display the home screen in the first display area 601 and the second display area 602 of the first display 421. For example, the processor 410 may display the home screen through the first display 421 among the first display 421 and the second display 422 in response to the first user input.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example in which the display for displaying the home screen changes from the second display 422 to the first display 421 based on the first user input, but the display is not limited to this. When the second display 422 is used as the main display, the processor 410 switches (or changes) the main display from the second display 422 to the first display 421 based on the first user input. You can. For example, when various screens (e.g., an application execution screen or a standby screen) are displayed through the second display 422, the processor 410 displays the various screens based on the first user input. The display can be switched (or changed) from the second display 422 to the first display 421.

Figure 10A shows an example of an operation performed by a processor, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10A, operations 1001 to 1004 are examples of operations performed by the processor 410 based on execution of one of the camera application 1051 and the UI framework 1052. Operations 1001 to 1004 may be related to operations 710 to 740 of FIG. 7 .

In operation 1001, the electronic device 400 may operate in a folded state. The processor 410 may receive a second user input based on execution of the camera application 1051. For example, the processor 410 may receive a second user input within the first user interface for the camera application 1051. For example, the second user input may include input for an executable object included within the first user interface that is used to maintain the first display 421 as a display for displaying a preview image.

In operation 1002, the processor 410 may maintain the second display 422 as the display for providing the main screen, based on the execution of the UI framework 1052. The processor 410 may maintain the second display 422 as the display for providing the main screen based on execution of the UI framework 1052, upon receipt of the second user input. For example, the processor 410 uses the UI framework 1052 to set the display for providing the main screen to the second display even when the state of the electronic device 400 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state. It can be set to remain at (422).

In operation 1003, the processor 410 may identify that the state of the electronic device 400 is switched (or changed) from the folded state to the unfolded state after the second user input is received. After identifying that the state of the electronic device 400 is switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor 410 may configure a visual affordance based on the execution of the camera application 1051. For example, based on execution of the camera application 1051, the processor 410 may generate a visual affordance including information indicating that a preview image is displayed on the second display 422 and a visual object for receiving a first user input. can be configured.

In operation 1004, the processor 410 may display a visual affordance through the first display 421 based on execution of the UI framework 1052. The processor 410 may display a visual affordance configured based on the execution of the camera application 1051 through the first display 421 based on the execution of the UI framework 1052.

Figure 10B shows an example of an operation performed by a processor, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10B, operations 1011 to 1018 are examples of operations performed by the processor 410 based on execution of one of the camera application 1051 and the UI framework 1052. Operations 1011 to 1018 may correspond to operations 510 to 530 of FIG. 5 . For example, operation 1011 may be performed after operation 1004 of FIG. 10A is performed.

In operation 1011, the electronic device 400 may operate in an unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 using the second display 422. While the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 is displayed on the second display 422, the processor 410 may receive a first user input based on execution of the camera application 1051. . For example, the processor 410 may receive a first user input according to the visual affordance displayed on the first display 421. For example, the processor 410 may identify at least one touch input for an executable object included in a visual affordance as the first user input.

At operation 1012, processor 410 may determine to stop displaying the visual affordance, based on execution of camera application 1051. The processor 410 may determine to stop displaying the visual affordance according to the first user input, based on execution of the camera application 1051. For example, processor 410 may determine, based on execution of camera application 1051, to stop displaying visual affordances by terminating the presentation dialog.

At operation 1013, the processor 410 may stop displaying the visual affordance on the first display 421 based on execution of the UI framework 1052. As the processor 410 determines to stop displaying the visual affordance, it may stop displaying the visual affordance on the first display 421 based on execution of the UI framework 1052.

In operation 1014, the processor 410 may control the execution of the UI framework 1052 to set the display for providing the main screen to the first display 421 based on the execution of the camera application 1051. . For example, the processor 410 may transmit information for controlling setting the main screen to the first display 421 to the UI framework 1052 using the camera application 1051.

In operation 1015, the processor 410 may deactivate the second display 422 based on execution of the UI framework 1052. The processor 410 may stop displaying the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 by deactivating the second display 422.

In operation 1016, the processor 410 may set the display for providing the main screen to the first display 421 based on the execution of the UI framework 1052. For example, the processor 410 may allocate a process corresponding to the main screen (eg, a window manager or an event handler for processing a touch event) to the first display 421.

In operation 1017, the processor 410 may configure a second user interface for the camera application 1051 based on execution of the camera application 1051. For example, the processor 410 does not perform a pause function (e.g., a call to the OnPause() function) and a restart function (e.g., a call to the OnResume() function) for the camera application 1051. , a second user interface for the camera application 1051 can be configured.

In operation 1018, the processor 410 may display a second user interface related to the camera application 1051 using the first display 421 based on execution of the camera application 1051.

Figure 11 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , at operation 1110, processor 410 may identify an object related to a part of the user's body (e.g., the user's face) within the preview image, e.g., processor 410 may identify an object related to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 400 in the preview image displayed through the second display 422 in the unfolded state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may operate in a first posture. For example, the processor 410 may identify the posture of the electronic device 400 using the gyro sensor 432. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 is a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image including an object related to a part of the user's body using the first camera 441 through the second display 422 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify that an object included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body based on the specified model. For example, a specified model may be indicated by a plurality of parameters related to a neural network (or machine learning). For example, a specified model may include a set of parameters related to a neural network. The plurality of parameters may represent weights assigned to a plurality of nodes included in the neural network and/or connections between a plurality of nodes.

For example, the processor 410 may identify that the subject of the first camera 441 is a part of the user's body based on identifying that an object included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body.

In operation 1120, the processor 410 may identify whether a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441. For example, the processor 410 may identify whether the posture of the electronic device 400 changes based on identifying whether a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may perform operation 1110 again based on the fact that a part of the user's body does not deviate from the focus of the first camera 441.

In operation 1130, when a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441, the processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441. . For example, the processor 410 may determine the posture of the electronic device 400 based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441 so that the first camera 441 determines the electronic device ( The change from the first posture of the second camera 400 facing the user to the second posture of the second camera 442 facing the user can be identified using the gyro sensor 432.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 has changed based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441. The processor 410 may identify that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441 and then identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 has changed from the first posture to the second posture.

According to one embodiment, after identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441, the processor 410 operates the second camera 442 while the electronic device 400 is in the first posture. Based on the fact that an object (e.g., a chair) identified using the first camera 441 is identified, it can be identified that the posture of the electronic device 400 has changed from the first posture to the second posture. .

In operation 1140, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the first display 421. For example, based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture, the processor 410 displays the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 on the first display. It can be displayed through the first display 421 among the display 421 and the second display 422.

According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device 400 uses the electronic device 400 in an unfolded state to check the preview image acquired through the first camera 441 using the second display 422. You can. The user of the electronic device 400 may turn over the electronic device 400 to check the preview image acquired through the first camera using the first display 421. The processor 410 may use the gyro sensor 432 to identify that the electronic device 400 is flipped. The processor 410 may display a preview image acquired through the first camera 441 through the first display 421 based on the electronic device 400 identifying the flip.

Figure 12 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12, in state 1210, the electronic device 400 may operate in an unfolded state. The electronic device 400 may operate in an unfolded state corresponding to the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces and the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may operate in a first posture. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 is a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display a first user interface related to the camera application through the second display 422. The first user interface may include a preview image acquired using the first camera 441. The processor 410 may identify that the object 1231 included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body (eg, the user's face). The processor 410 may identify that the subject of the first camera 441 is a part of the user's body, based on identifying that the object 1231 included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may identify whether a part of the user's body (eg, the user's face) is out of focus of the first camera 441. For example, based on identifying that the object 1231 is not displayed in the preview image acquired using the first camera 441, the processor 410 may determine that the part of the user's body is not displayed in the preview image obtained using the first camera 441. ) can be identified as being out of focus. The processor 410 may identify whether the posture of the electronic device 400 changes based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 441.

At state 1220, processor 410 changes the pose of electronic device 400 from a first pose to a second pose based on identifying that a portion of the user's body is out of focus of first camera 441. Changes can be identified.

For example, the processor 410 may activate the first display 421 based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture. The processor 410 may deactivate the second display 422 based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture.

For example, based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture, the processor 410 displays the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 on the first display. It can be displayed using the first display 421 among the display 421 and the second display 422. For example, based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture, the processor 410 changes the display for displaying the preview image from the second display 422 to the first posture. You can switch (or change) to the display 421. For example, the processor 410 may display a second user interface in the first display area 601 and the second display area 602 of the first display 421. The second user interface may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441.

Figure 13 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , in operation 1310, the processor 410 may identify the first object in the preview image displayed through the second display 422 in the unfolded state. For example, the processor 410 may identify a first object related to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 400 in the preview image displayed on the second display 422 in the unfolded state. .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may operate in a first posture. For example, the processor 410 may identify the posture of the electronic device 400 using the gyro sensor 432. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 is a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image including a first object related to a part of the user's body using the first camera 441 through the second display 422 .

For example, processor 410 may identify that the subject of first camera 441 is a part of the user's body based on identifying that the first object included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body. there is.

In operation 1320, the processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture. For example, after the processor 410 identifies a first object related to a part of the user's body, the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture with the first camera 441 facing the user to the second camera ( 442) can be identified as being changed to the second posture facing the user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 identifies a first object related to a part of the user's body and then uses the gyro sensor 432 to determine whether the user's posture changes from the first posture to the second posture. can be identified. The processor 410 may use the gyro sensor 432 to identify that the user's posture changes from the first posture to the second posture.

In operation 1330, the processor 410 may identify a second object in an image acquired using the second camera 442. For example, the processor 410 may identify a second object related to a part of the user's body in an image acquired using the second camera 442.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may acquire an image using the second camera 442. The image acquired using the second camera 442 may not be displayed on both the first display 421 and the second display 422. The processor 410 may identify a second object related to a part of the user's body within the image acquired using the second camera 442 while the image is not displayed. Processor 410 may identify that the second object corresponds to the first object. Processor 410 may identify that a user is viewing first display 421 based on identifying that the second object corresponds to the first object.

In operation 1340, the processor 410 may display a preview image through the first display 421. For example, the processor 410 may display a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the first display 421 of the first display 421 and the second display 422.

Figure 14 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, in state 1410, the electronic device 400 may operate in an unfolded state. The electronic device 400 may operate in an unfolded state corresponding to the first direction in which the first display area 601 faces and the second direction in which the second display area 602 faces. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 may operate in a first posture. The processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 is a first posture in which the first camera 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 400.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may display a first user interface related to the camera application through the second display 422. The first user interface may include a preview image acquired using the first camera 441. The processor 410 may identify that the first object 1411 included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body (eg, the user's face). For example, the processor 410 may identify that the first object 1411 represents a part of the user's body using a designated model. The processor 410 may identify that the subject of the first camera 441 is a part of the user's body based on identifying that the first object 1411 included in the preview image represents a part of the user's body. .

In state 1420, the processor 410 may identify that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture. For example, after the processor 410 identifies the first object 1411 related to a part of the user's body, the posture of the electronic device 400 is changed from the first posture with the first camera 441 facing the user. 2 It can be identified that the camera 442 changes to a second posture facing the user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 uses the gyro sensor 432 to use the second camera 442 based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture. The image 1430 can be obtained using . The processor 410 may identify a second object 1431 related to a part of the user's body within the image 1430 . The processor 410 may identify whether the second object 1431 corresponds to the first object 1411.

For example, the processor 410 may not display the image 1430 on the first display 421. The processor 410 may acquire the image 1430 using the second camera 442 while the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 is displayed on the second display 422. The processor 410 may identify a second object 1431 related to a part of the user's body within the image 1430 .

In state 1440, the processor 410 may identify that the second object 1431 corresponds to the first object 1411. The processor 410 may identify that the user is viewing the first display 421 based on identifying that the second object 1431 corresponds to the first object 1411 . Based on identifying that the second object 1431 corresponds to the first object 1411, the processor 410 displays the preview image acquired using the first camera 441 through the first display 421. It can be displayed. The processor 410 displays a second user interface including a preview image acquired using the first camera 441 in the first display area 601 and the second display area 602 of the first display 421. It can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is configured to fold the first housing 210 into the second housing 220 based on the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the folding axis. ) and a hinge structure rotatably connected to the first display area 211 (601) corresponding to one side of the first housing 210, which is divided based on a folding axis according to the hinge structure, and the second housing ( A foldable first display (201; 421) including a second display area (221; 602) corresponding to one side of the display area (220), and a third display area opposite to the first display area (211; 601). a second display (202; 422) within the first housing (210), and a first camera (251) disposed on the other side of the second housing (220) opposite to the second display area (221; 602). ; 441), comprising at least one sensor and a processor, wherein the processor determines that a first direction toward which the first display area 211; 601 faces is a second direction toward which the second display area 221; 602 faces. In the unfolding state corresponding to display via a display (202; 422), and while the preview image is displayed via the second display (202; 422), receive (or identify) a first user input, and respond to the first user input ( or based), the preview image may be set to display (or provide) through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). .

According to one embodiment, the processor is configured to display a visual display for receiving the first user input through the first display (201; 421) while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422). displaying an affordance (631; 931), and in response to receiving (or identifying) the first user input according to the visual affordance (631; 931), displaying the preview image on the first display (201; 421) and It may be set to display through the first display (201; 421) among the second displays (202; 422).

According to one embodiment, the visual affordance (631; 931) may include information indicating that the preview image is displayed on the second display (202; 422) and a visual object for receiving the first user input. there is.

According to one embodiment, the processor may be set to stop displaying the visual affordance 631 (931) in response to the first user input.

According to one embodiment, the processor may be set to identify at least one touch input for the visual object included in the visual affordance (631; 931) as the first user input.

According to one embodiment, the processor receives (or identifies) an input to stop displaying the preview image while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422), and responds to the input Based on this, displaying a home screen through the second display (202; 422), receiving the first user input while the home screen is displayed through the second display (202; 422), and In response to a first user input, the home screen may be set to be displayed through the first display (201; 421) among the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 400) includes a second camera (252; 442) disposed to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces, and the processor: While displaying the preview image through the second display 202; 422 in the unfolded state, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes when the first camera 251; 441 moves the electronic device 101; It is identified that the second camera 252; 442 changes from the first posture facing the user of (101; 200; 400) to the second posture facing the user, and the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is changed. Based on identifying that is changed from the first posture to the second posture, the preview image is displayed on the first display (201) among the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). 421) can be set to display.

According to one embodiment, the processor identifies an object related to a part of the user's body in the preview image displayed in the unfolded state, and determines that the part of the user's body is detected by the first camera 251 ; 441), the posture of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) is adjusted so that the first camera (251; 441) detects the user of the electronic device (101; 200; 400). The change of the second camera 252 (442) from the first posture facing the user to the second posture facing the user may be identified using the gyro sensor 432 included in the at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 400) includes a second camera (252; 442) disposed to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces, and the processor: In the unfolded state, within the preview image displayed through the second display 202; 422, a first object 1411 related to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 After identifying the first object 1411 related to a part of the user's body, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is determined by the first camera 251; 441 ; Identify that the second camera (252; 442) changes from the first posture facing the user of 200; 400 to the second posture facing the user, and obtain the posture using the second camera (252; 442). Based on identifying a second object 1431 relative to a part of the user's body within the image, the preview image is displayed among the first display 201; 421 and the second display 202; 422. It may be set to display through the first display (201; 421).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 400) includes a second camera (252; 442) disposed to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces, and the processor: In a folding state in which the first direction and the second direction are opposite, the executable object used to maintain the preview image and the display for displaying the preview image as the first display (201; 421) Among the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422), the display is displayed through the second display (202; 422), and the executable object displayed through the second display (202; 422) is displayed. After receiving (or identifying) a second user input and receiving (or identifying) a second user input for the executable object, the state of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) changes from the folded state. Identify the change to the unfolded state, and within the unfolded state, display the preview image on the second display (202; 422) among the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). ) can be set to display through.

According to one embodiment, in response to the second user input, the processor maintains the second display 202 (422) as a display for providing the main screen, and in response to the second user input, the auxiliary screen The display for providing the screen may be set to be maintained as the first display (201; 421).

According to one embodiment, the processor switches the display for providing the main screen from the second display (202; 422) to the first display (201; 421) in response to the first user input, and , In response to the first user input, the display for providing the auxiliary screen may be set to switch from the first display (201; 421) to the second display (202; 422).

According to one embodiment, the processor operates the electronic device (101; 200; 400) while the preview image and the executable object are displayed through the second display (202; 422) in the folded state. ) identifies that the state is changed from the folded state to the unfolded state, and within the unfolded state, displays the preview image among the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). It can be set to display through the first display (201; 421).

According to one embodiment, the preview image displayed through the second display (202; 422) is included in a first user interface set in the third display area, and is displayed through the first display (201; 421). The displayed preview image may be included in a second user interface set within the first display area (211; 601) and the second display area (221; 602).

According to one embodiment, the processor, in response to an input for an element included in the second user interface, deactivates the first camera 251; 441 and displays an input to the element included in the second user interface. In response to the input, activating the second camera (252; 442) and displaying another preview image obtained using the second camera (252; 442) through the first display (201; 421) It can be set to do so.

According to one embodiment, the method of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) includes one of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422) included in the electronic device (101; 200; 400). The first direction in which the first display area 211; 601 of the first display 201; 421 faces corresponds to the second direction in which the second display area 221; 602 of the first display 201; 421 faces. In the unfolding state, the preview image acquired using the first camera 251; 441 of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is displayed on the first display 201; 421 and the second display ( 202; 422, displaying through the second display (202; 422), receiving a first user input indicating a predetermined gesture while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422) An operation to display the preview image through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422) in response to the first user input. Can include actions.

According to one embodiment, the method is for receiving the first user input through the first display (201; 421) while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422). Displaying a visual affordance (631; 931), and in response to receiving (or identifying) the first user input according to the visual affordance (631; 931), displaying the preview image on the first display (201). 421) and may include displaying through the first display (201; 421) among the second displays (202; 422).

According to one embodiment, the method includes receiving (or identifying) an input to stop displaying the preview image while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422), the input Based on the operation of displaying a home screen through the second display (202; 422), receiving the first user input while the home screen is displayed through the second display (202; 422) An operation, and an operation of displaying the home screen through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422) in response to the first user input. may include.

According to one embodiment, the method is such that while displaying the preview image through the second display 202; 422 in the unfolded state, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is the first position. 1 From a first posture in which the camera 251; 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 400, the second camera 252; 442 of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is facing the user. An operation of identifying a change to a second posture, and based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes from the first posture to the second posture, displaying the preview image on the first display. It may include displaying through the first display (201; 421) among the (201; 421) and the second displays (202; 422).

According to one embodiment, the method includes identifying a part of the user's body in the preview image displayed in the unfolded state, and identifying the part of the user's body by the first camera 251; Based on identifying the out-of-focus of the electronic device 101; 200; 400, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is such that the first camera 251; 441 is facing the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 400. Includes an operation of identifying, using the gyro sensor 432 of the electronic device (101; 200; 400), that the second camera (252; 442) has changed from a first posture to a second posture facing the user. can do.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "secondary", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one element from another and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g. first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g. second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

In various embodiments of this document, the term "module" used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. A computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store), or on two user devices (e.g. : Smartphones) can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device (101; 200; 400),
First housing 210;
second housing (220);
A hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 with respect to the folding axis;
A first display area (211; 601) corresponding to one side of the first housing 210 and a second display area corresponding to one side of the second housing 220, which are divided based on the folding axis according to the hinge structure. a foldable first display (201; 421) including a display area (221; 602);
a second display (202; 422) in the first housing (210), comprising a third display area opposite to the first display area (211; 601);
a first camera (251; 441) disposed on the other side of the second housing (220) opposite to the second display area (221; 602);
at least one sensor; and
A processor comprising:
In an unfolded state in which the first direction in which the first display area 211; 601 faces corresponds to the second direction in which the second display area 221; 602 faces, the first camera 251; 441 Displaying the preview image obtained using the second display (202; 422) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422),
While the preview image is displayed on the second display (202; 422), receive a first user input,
In response to the first user input, the preview image is set to display through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Displaying a visual affordance (631; 931) for receiving the first user input through the first display (201; 421) while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422),
In response to receiving the first user input according to the visual affordance (631; 931), display the preview image to the first display of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). set to display via (201; 421)
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 2, wherein the visual affordance (631; 931) is:
Containing information indicating that the preview image is displayed on the second display (202; 422) and a visual object for receiving the first user input
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 3, wherein the processor:
further configured to stop displaying the visual affordance (631; 931) in response to the first user input.
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of any one of claims 3 to 4, wherein the processor:
configured to identify at least one touch input for the visual object included in the visual affordance (631; 931) as the first user input.
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor:
While the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422), receive an input to stop displaying the preview image,
Based on the input, displaying a home screen through the second display (202; 422),
Receiving the first user input while the home screen is displayed through the second display (202; 422),
In response to the first user input, the home screen is set to display through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
It further includes a second camera (252; 442) arranged to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces,
The processor,
While displaying the preview image through the second display 202; 422 in the unfolded state, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes when the first camera 251; 441 moves the electronic device 101; 200; 400. Identifying that the second camera (252; 442) changes from a first posture facing the user of the device (101; 200; 400) to a second posture facing the user;
Based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) changes from the first posture to the second posture, the preview image is displayed on the first display (201; 421) and the second display ( Set to be displayed through the first display (201; 421) among 202; 422
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 7, wherein the processor:
Within the preview image displayed within the unfolded state, identify an object related to a part of the user's body,
Based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 251; 441, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is adjusted so that the first camera 251; 441 A gyro sensor included in the at least one sensor indicates that the second camera 252; 442 changes from a first posture facing the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 432), further set to identify
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
It further includes a second camera (252; 442) arranged to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces,
The processor,
Within the unfolded state, within the preview image displayed through the second display 202; 422, a first object 1411 relating to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 identify,
After identifying the first object 1411 related to a part of the user's body, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is determined by the first camera 251; 441 to determine the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; Identifying that the second camera (252; 442) changes from the first posture facing the user (400) to the second posture facing the user,
Based on identifying a second object 1431 related to a part of the user's body in an image acquired using the second camera 252; 442, the preview image is displayed on the first display 201; 421) and the second display (202; 422) set to be displayed through the first display (201; 421)
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
It further includes a second camera (252; 442) arranged to face the direction in which the first display (201; 421) faces,
The processor,
In a folded state in which the first direction and the second direction are opposite, the executable object used to maintain the preview image and a display for displaying the preview image as the first display (201; 421) Displayed through the second display (202; 422) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422),
Receive a second user input for the executable object displayed through the second display (202; 422),
After receiving a second user input for the executable object, identify that the state of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) changes from the folded state to the unfolded state,
In the unfolding state, the preview image is further set to display through the second display (202; 422) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 10, wherein the processor:
In response to the second user input, maintaining the second display (202; 422) as a display for providing a main screen,
In response to the second user input, the display for providing an auxiliary screen is further set to maintain the first display (201; 421).
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 11, wherein the processor:
In response to the first user input, switching a display for providing the main screen from the second display (202; 422) to the first display (201; 421),
In response to the first user input, further configured to switch the display for providing the auxiliary screen from the first display (201; 421) to the second display (202; 422)
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the processor:
Within the folded state, while the preview image and the executable object are displayed through the second display 202; 422, the state of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes from the folded state to the Identify the change to the folded state,
In the unfolding state, the preview image is further set to display through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
The method of claim 13, wherein the preview image displayed through the second display (202; 422) is:
included in a first user interface set within the third display area,
The preview image displayed through the first display (201; 421) is,
Included in a second user interface set within the first display area (211; 601) and the second display area (221; 602),
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the processor:
In response to input for an element included within the second user interface, deactivate the first camera (251; 441),
In response to the input for the element included in the second user interface, activate the second camera (252; 442),
Further set to display another preview image acquired using the second camera (252; 442) through the first display (201; 421)
Electronic devices (101; 200; 400).
In the method of the electronic device (101; 200; 400),
Among the first displays 201; 421 and second displays 202; 422 included in the electronic device 101; 200; 400, the first display area 211; 601 of the first display 201; 421 is In an unfolded state in which the first direction toward which the second display area 221; 602 of the first display 201; 421 is toward corresponds to the second direction toward which the second display area 221; 602 of the first display 201; 1 An operation of displaying a preview image acquired using a camera (251; 441) through the second display (202; 422) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422) ;
While the preview image is displayed on the second display (202; 422), receiving a first user input indicative of a predetermined gesture; and
In response to the first user input, displaying the preview image through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422).
method.
According to claim 16,
Displaying a visual affordance (631; 931) for receiving the first user input through the first display (201; 421) while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422) movement; and
In response to receiving the first user input according to the visual affordance (631; 931), display the preview image to the first display of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). (201; 421), which further includes an operation indicated through
method.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 17,
Receiving an input to stop displaying the preview image while the preview image is displayed through the second display (202; 422);
Based on the input, displaying a home screen through the second display (202; 422);
Receiving the first user input while the home screen is displayed through the second display (202; 422); and
In response to the first user input, further comprising displaying the home screen through the first display (201; 421) of the first display (201; 421) and the second display (202; 422). doing
method.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18,
While displaying the preview image through the second display 202; 422 in the unfolded state, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes when the first camera 251; 441 moves the electronic device 101; 200; 400. identifying that the second camera 252; 442 of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 changes from a first posture facing the user of the device 101; 200; 400 to a second posture facing the user; and
Based on identifying that the posture of the electronic device (101; 200; 400) changes from the first posture to the second posture, the preview image is displayed on the first display (201; 421) and the second display ( Among 202; 422, further comprising displaying through the first display (201; 421)
method.
According to clause 19,
identifying a part of the user's body within the preview image displayed in the unfolded state; and
Based on identifying that a part of the user's body is out of focus of the first camera 251; 441, the posture of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 is adjusted so that the first camera 251; 441 The second camera 252; 442 changes from a first posture facing the user of the electronic device 101; 200; 400 to a second posture facing the user. Further comprising an identification operation using the gyro sensor 432.
method.

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